Poisoned Birdseed Kills San Francisco Pigeons

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April 23, 1998

SAN FRANCISCO — Someone has it in for the pigeons of San Francisco. This week, more than 35 of the birds have been discovered dead around the city, killed by birdseed laced with strychnine. ``My heart is breaking for these animals,'' animal control officer Vicky Guldbech said. Officials say autopsies on the birds turned up the poisoned birdseed, which also was found strewn near a vacant lot where the pigeons congregate. The Department of Animal Care and Control has asked homeless people in the area to monitor the situation and has asked the public for leads.